lever: Used to lift weights.

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inclined plane: Reduces the force that must be "directly" applied to raise a load.


Wheel And Axle: A lever that rotates in a circle around the fulcrum.

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Screw: screw is an

inclined plane wrapped around a pole which holds things together or lifts materials.


Wedge: A wedge is

an object with at least one slanting side ending in a sharp edge, which cuts material apart.


Pulley: A machine that uses a grooved wheels and a rope to raise, lower or move a load.